Nikon P530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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Nikon P530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 494g - 123 x 84 x 98mm
- Launched February 2014
- Succeeded the Nikon P520
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Launched August 2012
Nikon P530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Nikon P530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P530 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe P530 was unveiled 18 months after the Galaxy Camera 3G making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the P530 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 3G for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon P530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P530 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The full galleries are available at Nikon P530 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
P530 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | August 2012 | Newer by 18 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 0k | Sharper display (+921k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Nikon P530
Galaxy Camera 3G | P530 | |||
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Display size | 4.8" | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon P530 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
P530 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Nikon P530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P530 enjoys outside measurements of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Check the Nikon P530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the P530 vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P530 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 67 and 90 respectively.
Nikon P530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P530 and Galaxy Camera 3G.
Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images although you should really take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger P530 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon P530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P530 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P530 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-02-07 | 2012-08-29 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | - |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1000mm (41.7x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 0cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 4.8 inch |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 494g (1.09 lbs) | 305g (0.67 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL5 | - |
Self timer | Yes | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $280 | $606 |